Zimbabwe has officially declared the end of a devastating cholera outbreak that resulted in 34,550 cases and more than 700 confirmed or suspected deaths. After 28 days without any new cholera cases, the Government announced the outbreak over, marking a significant victory for public health efforts
263Chat · UNICEF Calls For Increased Efforts Towards Mental Health Fight.mp3 UNICEF Zimbabwe has called on stakeholders to amplify responses for mental health of children and more investments in parenting and caregivers’ programmes. UNICEF said despite obscurity on the magnitude of the challenges there is need for
Girls’ rights movement, Shamwari Yemwanasikana has advised parents and guardians to protect children’s rights following an increase in the cases of child abuse that have recently been circulating on social media. In a statement, Shamwari Yemwanasikana expressed concern over the safety of children during the COVID-19
Civic Society Organisations from across the globe have called on governments and the international community to ensure that the right to education is upheld during the Covid-19 crisis. In a statement, the Global Campaign for Education (GCE) reiterated the need for interventions and policies that respond
For 16-year-old Thelma Gotora (not her real name), all her self-esteem is gone following a heartbreaking childhood in which she was twice sexually molested by very close relatives. Seeing them everyday sends shivers down her spine as she cant get over the horrendous experience of them
As one approaches Mbuya Gwena's place of residents in Mbare, one would be hoodwinked to believe its a private hospital located right in the heart of a high density suburb due to the number of people that frequent her in search of labour assistance while
Local civic society groups have formed a task force to push for the alignment of laws to allow adolescents under the age of 16 to access reproductive health services free of charge. According to the Children's Act, persons under the age of 18 can only access
Harare is now sitting on a health time bomb due to a water crisis that has seen the local authority announcing a water rationing schedule likely to result in some suburbs getting water once a week. Last week, City of Harare announced that it is facing
Child Care Workers who had just completed training under the Child Protection Programme received a shot on the arm after UNICEF representative Laylee Moshiri handed them 2 857 bicycles to enhance their operations. The presentation was done at Epworth Community hall recently. The government has been leading
UNICEF applauded government and the opposition MDC Alliance for committing to its theme to “Leave No Child Behind in African Development” and to ensure that all children in Zimbabwe get access to quality basic social services.
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